ITF-14 Carton Barcodes
An ITF-14 (also known as GTIN 14 or TUN) is a 14-digit code for the delivery box for a retail product. It is based on the retail product’s 13-digit or 12-digit barcode number. Purchase your ITF-14 Carton Code below. We email the carton images to you in 3 formats immediately.
Watch our short video to learn how ITF-14 Carton Codes work.
Are you using 12-digit UPC numbers? That’s no problem. Please add a leading 0 to the UPC numbers when entering the additional information box.
If you are purchasing an EAN-13 barcode at the same time as an ITF-14 barcode, ignore the ‘additional information’ section (we will assign you an EAN-13 barcode and use that barcode to create the ITF-14 carton code images).
Already got carton codes but need new carton codes for different quantity? (i.e. already have 1x and now need 2x). Please use our ITF-14 Carton Code Calculator.
How to use your ITF-14 Carton Code:
After we process your order, you will receive an email containing your ITF-14 Code images (similar to the barcode below):
The ITF-14 barcode images will be sent in 3 formats (png, SVG & pdf), and they will be 157mm x 48mm in size. You can then put the code onto your delivery carton.
Note: ITF-14 Codes are only for the outer shipping containers/cartons containing the retail products. They are not used on retail products themselves (all products for retail sale need EAN barcodes).
Carton Code Placement and Orientation
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Positioning: Place the barcode on the longest side of the carton, ensuring it’s easily visible and scannable.
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Orientation: The barcode should be upright, with the bars running vertically, to facilitate scanning.
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Spacing: Maintain a minimum of 19mm from any vertical edge of the carton to avoid damage during handling.
Carton Code Dimensions
- Standard Size: The ITF-14 barcode should be approximately 122mm wide and 32mm high, with 10mm quiet zones on either side.
- Magnification: For general distribution scanning, the barcode’s magnification should range between 50% and 100%.
Carton Code Quality and Print Method
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Print Quality: Ensure the barcode is printed with high contrast (black on white) and is free from distortion or smudging.
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Print Method: Use laser or thermal transfer printing for durability. Avoid inkjet printing, as it may not meet retailer standards.
Retailer Requirements: Check specific retailer guidelines, as some may have additional requirements or prefer multiple barcodes per carton.
How to use an ITF-14 code:
Scenario One:
If you were delivering cans of coconut milk to retail stores in cartons that contained 48 cans each, and these cans were to be sold separately (as individual cans), you would need:
1) One EAN barcode (e.g. ‘0123456789012’) to go onto each of the cans; and
2) One ITF-14 Code (based on your EAN barcode – i.e. ‘10123456789019’) to go onto each of the outer delivery cartons.
Scenario Two:
If your coconut milk cans were to be sold in retail stores both as individual cans and as 6-pack boxes of cans, then you would need:
1) Two different EAN barcodes (one to go onto the cans being sold individually and the other to go onto the 6-pack boxes). All products for retail sale (whether individual or sold in bulk) need EAN barcodes. You would also need:
2) Two ITF-14 carton codes (one based on each of the EAN barcode numbers). One ITF code will go on the delivery cartons that contain the individual cans. The other code will go on the delivery cartons that deliver the 6-pack boxes of cans.
Need help?
Here are some common questions:
This means that if the retailers only use barcodes for option 1, you can get away with having the same barcode for 2 product variations (i.e. different colours of the same product). However, if the retailer uses barcodes for option 2, then a different barcode will be required for each product variation.
In general, retailers prefer to stock products that will be straightforward to manage. Some retailers may prefer not to stock products if they have to manually count how many are left of each size and reorder accordingly. Therefore, it is recommended that you have a different barcode for each variation.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please take a look at our answers to common questions.
For more information about using carton codes in Australia, please read this article: Mastering ITF-14 Carton Codes
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ITF-14 Carton Barcode